The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-11-26

have no excuse for going in debt. We
trust the centennial year of Ohio will
witness reformation and regulation in
many particulars in our church
Rev. John Richardson writes: REV.
E. Moore and myself held meeting at
New Madison, commencing on Thursday
evening before the fifth Sunday in Octo.
Der. remained till Sunday night; up to
that time we had taken six members"
Br. Moore continued the meeting, bat we
have no information regarding results.
We have heard the opinions of sew
eraI of our intelligent and thoughtful
laymen, regarding the "creed" that was
offered at the late General Convention
as substitute for our profession of
Faith" and without exception, they are op-
posed to its adoption. It left to the de-
cision OF the people it will be defeated
"by large majority" We trust our Doc
tors will go slowly in their attempts to
cure defects, imaginary or real, in our
theological statements.
The Missionary Box,
like "Children's Sunday" and other good
institutions was originated by Cur church.
Its utility has been recognized and
adopted by the Episcopal, Presbyterian,
and other churches, with grand results.
The following item from recent num-
Der of the Urbana Citizen and Gazette,
shows how the Presbyterian church en-
ploys the Missionary Box. although un-
der different name:
Mite Box Opening.
The annual mite box opening of the
three young peoples missionary socie
ties of the First Presbyterian church,
took place at the lecture room last night.
The room was well filled and the evening
was most pleasantly spent. A varied
program OF recitations, readings and sing
ing was given, in which all acquitted
themselves handsomely.
The contributions from the boxes ag-
gregated $50.12. Refreshments were serv-
ed. to the members of the societies after
the exercises, and the bands started on
the next years work with renewed zeal
and purpose.
A large port ton of the increase of con-
tributions from Missionary Boxes report.
ed at the General Convention, came from
the use of the Missionary Boxes by the
Young Peoples Missionary Associations.
We trust that with the increase of these
organizations, the "Box" will take its
proper place in our machinery.
The series of meetings appointed to
commence at Plain City. November 25,
has been postponed to ga more conven-
lent season." Is
The Settlement of Rev. 8. Crane, D. D.,
at Norwalk, was brought about by Rev.
H. l.. Garfield, our State Superintendent.
Several other pastorless churches have
placed themselves In his hands and we
trust he will be equally successful with
all.
-"Is Universalism responsible for the
great neglect Of the Sabbath and the large
absenteeism from church," This ques-
ton was proposed to us not long ago.
According to our understanding of Uni
versalism, we replied "No." But, alas,
the appearances are against u.s. in many
places. We know OF church where, on
last Sabbath, there was not one out of
over twenty-five Families, who are regard
ed as connected with it, present; the
day was fine, and roads were good. Alb
sence is not to be accounted for because
of dislike to the minister to any extent,
but solely by lack Of proper apprecia-
ton of privilege and obligation. We
cannot, however, blame part;alists alto
gether, when they make the charges con-
tanned in the foregoing question.
We have received one proposition for
entertaining the Ohio Convention at its
next session. 1t comes heartily, and Twill,
perhaps, be accepted. We will not
name the place, as we have heard that
another church Is considering the sub
iect of extending an invitation.
We are having much difficulty in
collecting many of the smaller subscrip-
tions to the Permanent Fund. In some
instances we have written several times
but obtained no response of any kind.
We shall repeat the notices to all not
heard from in few days. Payment Of
all money due the Convention should be
made by postoffice, or express, money
orders or bank draft, to J. W. Henley,
Woodstock, o. II you do not receive &C.
acknowledgement in week, write to us, for
our rule is to Immediately send receipts.
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